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Definition of flawed - Reverso English Dictionary
Adjective
1.
defectivecontaining a defect that affects function
- The flawed software caused the system to crash.
2.
imperfectionpossessing a weakness in character
- His flawed judgment led to poor decisions.
Expressions with flawed
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having a critical defect leading to failure
The plan was fatally flawed from the start.
having basic or essential errors
The theory is fundamentally flawed and cannot be accepted.
Origin of flawed
Old English, flā (blemish) + -ed (past participle)
Terms with flawed included in their meaning
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damage
person or thing that is flawed or damaged
everyone flawed
show everyone has flaws so can't criticize others
flawed argument
full of flaws or weaknesses, very unreliable
flawed
containing errors or alterations
disprove
show that an idea is wrong or flawed
flawed quality
having a flaw or defect
flawed
having many problems or weaknesses
quality
in a flawed or imperfect manner
figurative
person who feels flawed or forgotten
computer science
flawed section of a drive that cannot reliably keep information
ideology
racism justified by flawed scientific claims
commerce
imperfect or flawed merchandise
quality
flawed or causing discomfort
damage
damaged or flawed
criticize argument
show that a rule or argument is weak or flawed by criticizing it
language
in a flawed or incorrect way
wrong creation
make something in a wrong or flawed way
cognition
characterized by incorrect or flawed thinking or judgment
fandom slang
fictional character seen as endearingly pathetic and flawed
weak state
state of being flawed or lacking integrity
Examples of flawed in a sentence
His flawed reasoning was evident in the debate. The flawed plan was doomed from the start. Her flawed argument failed to convince the jury.
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- French:défectueux, faillible, ...
- German:fehlerhaft, unvollkommen, ...
- Italian:difettoso, imperfetto, ...
- Spanish:defectuoso, fallido, ...
- Portuguese:defeituoso, ...
- Chinese:有缺陷的, ...
- Japanese:欠陥のある, 不完全な, ...
- Arabic:مَعِيب, ذُو عَيْب, ...
- Hebrew:פָּגוּם, מוּכְתָּם, ...
- Russian:с изъяном, несовершенный, ...
- Ukrainian:дефектний, помилковий, ...
- Hindi:दोषपूर्ण, कमज़ोर, ...
Definition of flaw - Reverso English Dictionary
Noun
1.
qualityimperfection in an object or material
- The vase had a flaw on its surface.
2.
psychologydefect or weakness in a person's character
- His impatience is a major flaw.
3.
legalTECH. defect in a legal documentTECH.
- The contract was void due to a flaw.
Verb
1.
imperfectiontr. introduce a defect or fault in somethingtr.
- He managed to flaw the sculpture by dropping it..
2.
damageintr. Rare become imperfect or defectiveintr. Rare
- The glass may flaw over time.
Images of flaw
imperfection in an object or material
Expressions with flaw
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problem in how something is planned or designed
The bridge collapsed due to a design flaw.
weakness that leads to failure or disaster
His arrogance was his fatal flaw in the competition.
weak point in protections that allows attacks, misuse or unwanted access
Hackers exploited a security flaw in the outdated web server software.
personal weakness causing a character's downfall in stories
His tragic flaw led to his defeat in the play.
Origin of flaw
Old Norse, flaga (slab) + flaw (crack)
Examples of flaw in a sentence
There's a flaw in the fabric of the dress. Her tendency to procrastinate is a flaw. Arrogance can be a fatal flaw in leadership. The lawyer found a flaw in the will. A flaw in the deed caused legal issues. The jeweler managed to flaw the diamond during the cutting process.
A single mistake can flaw the entire project. The metal might flaw if exposed to moisture. Over time, the paint can flaw.
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- French:défaut, abîmer, ...
- German:Fehler, fehlerhaft machen, ...
- Italian:difetto, danneggiare, ...
- Spanish:defecto, dañar, ...
- Portuguese:defeito, danificar, ...
- Chinese:瑕疵, 损坏, ...
- Japanese:欠陥, 欠陥を入れる, ...
- Arabic:عَيْب, شَوَّهَ, ...
- Hebrew:פְּגָם, לִפְגוֹם, ...
- Russian:дефект, внести дефект, ...
- Ukrainian:дефект, пошкодити, ...
- Hindi:दोष, दोष डालना, ...
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